Operation Red Nose Raises Over $72,000

Operation Red Nose capped off another successful season by providing designated rides home to holiday revellers.

Safety Services Manitoba said on Thursday the service gave 3,709 rides and raised $72,646.67 in donations province-wide.

“We can’t thank our host communities and volunteers enough for helping us make this program such a success,” said Judy Murphy, president and CEO of Safety Services Manitoba. “Their dedication spread the holiday cheer and made Manitoba streets and communities safer.”

A total of 2,137 volunteers gave their time this year, and also helped to raise $10,350 more than in 2011.

“This year we welcomed Shilo to the Operation Red Nose family. They gave 116 rides over the season and raised almost $850,” Murphy added.